Phys.org

Physical activity is linked to the health of the planet, according to a trio of recent studies

Global levels of physical activity have not improved over the past two decades, despite widespread policy development and adoption, and large disparities persist across gender and socioeconomic groups ...
BMJ

Is physical activity a cause of longevity? It is not as straightforward as some would believe. A critical analysis

Correspondence to Professor Urho M Kujala, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä 40014, Finland; Urho.M.Kujala{at}jyu.fi There are discrepant findings between (A) ...
BMJ

Physical activity paradox: providing evidence-based guidance while closing research gaps

Physical activity is known to be good for one’s health.1 2 On the other hand, physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are known to be harmful to health.2 3 Agreement exists about these general ...
USA Today

American kids got a D- in physical activity. What does that mean? What can we do about it?

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...
Cult of Mac

Here come fun new April Activity challenges on Apple Watch

Two new April Apple Watch Activity challenges help you get in shape and earn awards while celebrating Earth Day and ...

Apple Watch getting two new Activity challenges later this month

Apple Watch has two new challenges coming this month for users to hit certain Activity goals on Earth Day and International ...